Bernadette Scully verdict: Gasps and tears in court as GP cleared of manslaughter

Jury takes just four hours to find doctor not guilty of manslaughter of disabled child, writes Natasha Reid

AN Offaly doctor has been cleared of the manslaughter of her profoundly disabled daughter by giving her too much sedative.

Dr Bernadette Scully, 58, was charged with unlawfully killing Emily Barut, 11, at their home at Emvale, Bachelor’s Walk, Tullamore.